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Two Astronauts Awarded Highest Hungarian State Honour - Order of Saint Stephen

Two Astronauts Awarded Highest Hungarian State Honour - Order of Saint Stephen

  • 21 Aug 2025 9:14 AM
  • current affairs
Astronauts Bertalan Farkas and Tibor Kapu were awarded the Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen by President Tamas Sulyok on the occasion of the August 20 national holiday.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

  • 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
  • current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
St. Stephen Is 'Common Denominator' in Hungary, Explains President During National Holiday Ceremony in Esztergom

St. Stephen Is 'Common Denominator' in Hungary, Explains President During National Holiday Ceremony in Esztergom

Saint Stephen, Hungary's first king, is "a common denominator for all Hungarians", President Katalin Novák said in her address at a ceremony marking the August 20 national holiday.

"Celebrate with Humility": Aug 20 Fireworks Should Be Replaced by New Tech Light Shows, Says Budapest Mayor

The mayor of Budapest has highlighted the importance of environmental protection during preparations for the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state. “We must consider the obligation our glorious past demands of us for the future,” Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook.
Budapest is Now A “Must-Visit” City, Says Orbán

Budapest is Now A “Must-Visit” City, Says Orbán

PM Orbán said the World Athletics Championships and other similar top sporting events sent a message to the world that Budapest is “must-visit” city.
St. Stephen's Legacy: Patriotic Speech Celebrates 1023rd Birth Anniversary of Hungarian State

St. Stephen's Legacy: Patriotic Speech Celebrates 1023rd Birth Anniversary of Hungarian State

Preserving the legacy of King St. Stephen “means protecting freedom and Europe’s traditional values and promoting national sovereignty,” Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, told a celebration on Friday, ahead of Hungary’s August 20 national holiday.
Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

Instead of fireworks on the August 20th national holiday, people affected by the “cost-of-living crisis” should be offered firewood, the opposition Socialist Party leader said
Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues

Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues

Several officials of the National Meteorological Service asked on Tuesday for the dismissal of the service’s chief and her deputy to be withdrawn and the launch of an independent review of measures linked to the cancellation of the August 20th evening fireworks.
Two Astronauts Awarded Highest Hungarian State Honour - Order of Saint Stephen

Two Astronauts Awarded Highest Hungarian State Honour - Order of Saint Stephen

  • 21 Aug 2025 9:14 AM
  • current affairs
Astronauts Bertalan Farkas and Tibor Kapu were awarded the Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen by President Tamas Sulyok on the occasion of the August 20 national holiday.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

  • 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
  • current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
St. Stephen Is 'Common Denominator' in Hungary, Explains President During National Holiday Ceremony in Esztergom

St. Stephen Is 'Common Denominator' in Hungary, Explains President During National Holiday Ceremony in Esztergom

Saint Stephen, Hungary's first king, is "a common denominator for all Hungarians", President Katalin Novák said in her address at a ceremony marking the August 20 national holiday.

"Celebrate with Humility": Aug 20 Fireworks Should Be Replaced by New Tech Light Shows, Says Budapest Mayor

The mayor of Budapest has highlighted the importance of environmental protection during preparations for the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state. “We must consider the obligation our glorious past demands of us for the future,” Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook.
Budapest is Now A “Must-Visit” City, Says Orbán

Budapest is Now A “Must-Visit” City, Says Orbán

PM Orbán said the World Athletics Championships and other similar top sporting events sent a message to the world that Budapest is “must-visit” city.
St. Stephen's Legacy: Patriotic Speech Celebrates 1023rd Birth Anniversary of Hungarian State

St. Stephen's Legacy: Patriotic Speech Celebrates 1023rd Birth Anniversary of Hungarian State

Preserving the legacy of King St. Stephen “means protecting freedom and Europe’s traditional values and promoting national sovereignty,” Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, told a celebration on Friday, ahead of Hungary’s August 20 national holiday.
Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

Instead of fireworks on the August 20th national holiday, people affected by the “cost-of-living crisis” should be offered firewood, the opposition Socialist Party leader said
Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues

Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues

Several officials of the National Meteorological Service asked on Tuesday for the dismissal of the service’s chief and her deputy to be withdrawn and the launch of an independent review of measures linked to the cancellation of the August 20th evening fireworks.